SR Project Manager

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead the strategy, governance and performance of robotic and automated systems across multiple facilities.

You will shape the automation roadmap, oversee deployments and ensure robotics becomes a core strength in the logistics network. The role requires leadership across sites, deep robotics knowledge, and experience delivering large automation projects.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing multi-site automation or robotics programs.
• Deep knowledge of industrial robotics, PLCs, controls, sensors and systems integration.
• Proven ability to build strategy, manage budgets and deliver large-scale automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Set long-term automation and robotics strategy for multiple sites.
• Build standards for robotics platforms, controls, safety and tech adoption.
• Lead design, evaluation and rollout of new robotic systems across facilities.
• Oversee uptime, reliability and lifecycle planning for robotics network.
• Partner with senior operations leadership to align automation with business needs.
• Develop and mentor engineering and technical teams across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Robotics & PLCs

Budget & Strategy

Communication

Logistics Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

SR Project Manager page is loaded## SR Project Managerlocations: Madison, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR131586Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains.Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Apply today to become part of the Universal team!**About Universal Logistics Holdings**Universal Logistics Holdings provides a wide range of supply-chain services across the United States, Mexico and Canada, including contract logistics, dedicated transportation, intermodal and trucking.The company supports customers across the entire supply chain and continues to grow through innovative, scalable operational solutions.**About the Role**We're looking for a Project Manager to lead the strategy, governance and performance of all robotic and automated systems across multiple Universal facilities. You'll shape the automation roadmap, oversee major deployments and make sure robotics becomes a core strength in our logistics network.**What You'll Do*** Set the long-term automation and robotics strategy for multiple sites.* Build standards for robotics platforms, controls, safety and technology adoption.* Lead design, evaluation and rollout of new robotic and automated systems.* Oversee uptime, reliability and lifecycle planning for all robotics across the network.* Partner with senior operations leadership to align automation with business needs.* Develop and mentor engineering and technical teams across sites.* Establish governance around system changes, documentation and safety compliance.**What You Bring*** Leadership experience managing multi-site automation or robotics programs.* Deep knowledge of industrial robotics, PLCs, controls, sensors and systems integration.* Proven ability to build strategy, manage budgets and deliver large-scale automation projects.* Strong communication skills with both technical teams and executive leadership.* Experience in logistics, warehousing or high-throughput industrial environments is a plus.